Russia 1864-SP NF poltina

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Sincona sale 99, lot 265

This specimen was lot 265 in Sincona Auction 99 (Zürich, October 2025), where it sold for 350 CHF (about US$528 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Alexander II. 1855-1881, Poltina 1864, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NF. Selten. Gutes sehr schön. Feine Patina. Randfehler. (empire of Russia, Alexander II, 1855-81, poltina of 1864, St. Petersburg mint. Rare. 3 roubles according to Petrov, Good Very Fine, Nicely toned, Edge flaws.)"

Altho struck in much smaller numbers than the contemporary ruble, this type struck 1859-85 has a lower catalog value. In 1886 the poltina was superseded by a fifty kopek piece weighing 10 g, 0.900 fine.

Recorded mintage: 34,003, a scarce date.

Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver, 28.5 mm diameter, this specimen 10.29 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y24, Bitkin 104 (R).

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 99: Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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